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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for filtering process
   • Access, interpret and apply filtering process documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Coordinate and communicate with other personnel using approved communication method
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
   • Perform equipment pre-start checks
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Use dust suppression and extraction methods
   • Ensure area is well ventilated
2. Start-up equipment in sequence
   • Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks according to plant configuration and system requirements
   • Confirm plant is operational
3. Operate and monitor equipment
   • Read, interpret and apply data from equipment indicators
   • Continuously inspect plant and identify defects and potential problems
   • Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters
   • Control feed to equipment
   • Monitor moisture in cake and density of filtrate
   • Monitor reagent addition for cleaning
   • Monitor and maintain air systems
   • Maintain cleanliness of filtration systems
   • Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time
   • Pass on end of shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift
4. Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment
   • Clear build-up from filtering circuit before commencing shutdown
   • Shutdown or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements
   • Perform post-shutdown or isolation checks
   • Return equipment to service
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Process records

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of filtering processes, including:

applying lifting techniques (manual, cranes and loads)

monitoring operations

reporting defects

use safe work practices

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the filtering processes in a way that meets all of the required outcomes, including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

demonstrates completion of filtering processes that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

coordinating filtering activity with others

adjusting equipment and communicating effects upstream and downstream

controlling the feed to filtering equipment

monitoring moisture and density

maintaining cleanliness of the filtration system

isolating and shutting down filtering equipment in sequence and perform checks

performing minor maintenance

returning filtering equipment to service

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting filtering process through:

applying, legislation, organisational and site requirements and procedures including:

safe equipment operation

using air systems

applying contaminant identification

following environmental principles

identifying equipment operating parameters

identifying hazardous substance procedures and consequences of spills

identifying repair requirements

identifying isolation principles

identifying and applying metallurgical and technical data

applying operational procedures and checks

identifying and applying filtering procedures and safety requirements

identifying and monitoring equipment operating parameters

interpreting metallurgical and technical data

identifying types of product (slurry etc)

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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